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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,369 and 538,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,369 and 538,434 is: 1,148,759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,369 : 538,434 = 538,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,369/538,434 = 538,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,369x = 538,434 × 538,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,369x = 289,911,172,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,911,172,356/252,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,759.05

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